The Final Discussion (Sad :()
1. I choose The Book Thief by Markus Zusak to justify and bring into the district’s curriculum. School Board: Hi Ms. Maddie, I don’t believe you should be able to bring this book into the district’s curriculum because we teach only the greatest literature, and that automatically eliminates children’s and young adult literature from consideration. We don’t demean our students. Also, why have kids spend time in class reading something they can easily read on their own? My Response: I understand your concerns however I feel The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a great read for students not only because of the plot but because of theme, morals, and character development. Students can connect with some of the scenarios and even learn more about events such as World War Two. It’s a great read and overall it’s easy to connect to the characters and feel emotion and sympathy for them while reading. As to address your concerns why aren’t all books considered to be great literature? Child...